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Poornima G, Deepa M, Devadharshini M, Gopan G, Mani M, Kannan S. In-situ synthesis and evaluation of anti-bacterial efficacy and angiogenesis of curcumin encapsulated lipogel dermal patch for wound healing applications. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 164:213989. [PMID: 39126901 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 07/18/2024] [Accepted: 08/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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The development of synthetic hydrogels as a dermal patch offers unique advantage of providing moist environment around the wound site. The incorporation of curcumin in hydrogel plays a significant role in the healing process of chronic wounds. The present investigation aims to develop nano-formulated curcumin-fused lipogel to impart the dual advantages of sustained drug release and enhanced wound healing ability. The wound healing behaviour of the prepared lipogel has been assessed through series of techniques namely DPPH assay and bacterial inhibitory efficacy through the Kirby Bauer assay against E. coli and S. aureus. Further, the promotion of angiogenesis has been determined through an in-ovo CAM assay. The results obtained from the investigation revealed the enhanced solubility of curcumin in liposome formulation. Moreover, the encapsulation of curcumin in liposomes facilitated prolonged drug release and better antibacterial efficacy against the tested bacterial stains. The developed hydrogel also displayed good adhesion and water retention ability, which is an important prerequisite for better wound healing ability.
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- Govindaraj Poornima
- Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry-605 014, India
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry-605 014, India
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry-605 014, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry-605 014, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry-605 014, India
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- Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry-605 014, India.
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Devi SG, Kanagalakshmi M, Subasini S, Pius A. Optimized production of carboxymethyl cellulose/guar gum based durable hydrogel for in vitro performance assessment. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:135121. [PMID: 39197601 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 08/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024]
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An important objective of researchers is to develop a perfect wound dressing that can effectively treat different kinds of wounds. Natural substances with beneficial qualities, such as plant extracts and biopolymers are an ideal aid for wound care. Hydrogels based on biopolymers offer a lot of promising applications for topical use and are biocompatible, hydrophilic and non-toxic. When employed alone or in conjunction with other active agents, herbal extracts have a great deal of use in the healing of wounds. This study comprises Ruellia tuberosa extract loaded with carboxymethyl cellulose and guar gum hydrogels that have potential anti-bacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hemocompatibility. Using mouse fibroblast cells (L929), the MTT (3- (4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) test was conducted to assess the biocompatibility. Furthermore, the scratch wound assay using the L929 fibroblast cell line of mouse was employed to assess the in vitro wound healing potential of the synthesised composite hydrogels.
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- S Gopika Devi
- Department of Chemistry, The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University, Gandhigram, Dindigul 624 302, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University, Gandhigram, Dindigul 624 302, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University, Gandhigram, Dindigul 624 302, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University, Gandhigram, Dindigul 624 302, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Al-Naymi HAS, Al-Musawi MH, Mirhaj M, Valizadeh H, Momeni A, Danesh Pajooh AM, Shahriari-Khalaji M, Sharifianjazi F, Tavamaishvili K, Kazemi N, Salehi S, Arefpour A, Tavakoli M. Exploring nanobioceramics in wound healing as effective and economical alternatives. Heliyon 2024; 10:e38497. [PMID: 39391491 PMCID: PMC11466581 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e38497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2024] [Revised: 09/25/2024] [Accepted: 09/25/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024] Open
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Wound healing is a sophisticated process for which various treatment methods have been developed. Bioceramics with the ability to release inorganic ions in biological environments play a crucial role in cellular metabolism and exhibit bactericidal activity, contributing to numerous physiological processes. Their multifaceted roles in biological systems highlight their significance. The release of different metallic ions from bioceramics enables the repair of both hard and soft tissues. These ions may be effective in cell motility, proliferation, differentiation, adhesion, angiogenesis, and antibiosis. Unlike conventional medications, the bioactivity and antibacterial properties of bioceramics are typically not associated with side effects or bacterial resistance. Bioceramics are commonly recognized for their capcity to facilitate the healing of hard tissues due to their exceptional mechanical properties. In this review, we first explore wound treatment and its prevalent methods, and subsequently, we discuss the application of three primary categories of bioceramics-oxide ceramics, silicate-based ceramics, and calcium-phosphate ceramics-in the context of wound treatment. This review introduces bioceramics as a cost-effective and efficient alternative for wound repair. Our aim is to inspire researchers to incorporate bioceramics with other biomaterials to achieve enhanced, economical, expedited, and safer wound healing.
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- Hanan Adnan Shaker Al-Naymi
- Department of Chemistry, College of Education for Pure Science/Ibn Al-Haitham, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Pharmacy, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, Faculty of advanced technologies in medicine, Iran university of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials and Structures, School of Science and Technology, The University of Georgia, 0171, Tbilisi, Georgia
- Department of Civil Engineering, School of Science and Technology, The University of Georgia, 0171, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Georgian American University, School of Medicine, 10 Merab Aleksidze Str., Tbilisi, 0160, Georgia
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- Advanced Materials Research Center, Department of Materials Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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- Advanced Materials Research Center, Department of Materials Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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- Advanced Materials Research Center, Department of Materials Engineering, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Iran
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Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang X, Huang X, Shi J, Sobhy R, Khalifa I, Zou X. Ammonia-Responsive Colorimetric Film of Phytochemical Formulation (Alizarin) Grafted onto ZIF-8 Carrier with Poly(vinyl alcohol) and Sodium Alginate for Beef Freshness Monitoring. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:11706-11715. [PMID: 38728528 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c02227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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In this study, we devised a photothermally stable phytochemical dye by leveraging alizarin in conjunction with the metal-organic framework ZIF-8 (AL@ZIF-8). The approach involved grafting alizarin into the microporous structure of ZIF-8 through physical adsorption and hydrogen-bonding interactions. AL@ZIF-8 significantly enhanced the photostability and thermostability of alizarin. The nanoparticles demonstrate substantial color changes in various pH environments, showcasing their potential for meat freshness monitoring. Furthermore, we introduced an intelligent film utilizing poly(vinyl alcohol)-sodium alginate-AL@ZIF-8 (PA-SA-ZA) for detecting beef freshness. The sensor exhibited a superior water contact angle (52.34°) compared to the alizarin indicator. The color stability of the film was significantly enhanced under visible and UV light (ΔE < 5). During beef storage, the film displayed significant color fluctuations correlating with TVB-N (R2=0.9067), providing precise early warning signals for assessing beef freshness.
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- Jianing Zhang
- Agricultural Product Processing and Storage Lab, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Agricultural Product Processing and Storage Lab, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Agricultural Product Processing and Storage Lab, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Agricultural Product Processing and Storage Lab, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Agricultural Product Processing and Storage Lab, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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- Agricultural Product Processing and Storage Lab, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Toukh 13736, Egypt
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- Agricultural Product Processing and Storage Lab, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
- Food Technology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Toukh13736, Egypt
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- Agricultural Product Processing and Storage Lab, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
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Nimhan G, Narwade M, Jadon RS, Gajbhiye K. Nanofiber-based Delivery of Luliconazole: Fabrication, Characterization, and Therapeutic Performance Assessment. AAPS PharmSciTech 2024; 25:94. [PMID: 38710898 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-024-02815-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024] Open
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This study introduces and assesses the potential of a Luliconazole-loaded nanofiber (LUL-NF) patch, fabricated through electrospinning, for enhancing topical drug delivery. The primary objectives involve evaluating the nanofiber structure, characterizing physical properties, determining drug loading and release kinetics, assessing antifungal efficacy, and establishing the long-term stability of the NF patch. LUL-NF patches were fabricated via electrospinning and observed by SEM at approximately 200 nm dimensions. The comprehensive analysis included physical properties (thickness, folding endurance, swelling ratio, weight, moisture content, and drug loading) and UV analysis for drug quantification. In vitro studies explored sustained drug release kinetics, while microbiological assays evaluated antifungal efficacy against Candida albicans and Aspergillus Niger. Stability studies confirmed long-term viability. Comparative analysis with the pure drug, placebo NF patch, LUL-NF patch, and Lulifod gel was conducted using agar diffusion, revealing enhanced performance of the LUL-NF patch. SEM analysis revealed well-defined LUL-NF patches (0.80 mm thickness) with exceptional folding endurance (> 200 folds) and a favorable swelling ratio (12.66 ± 0.73%). The patches exhibited low moisture uptake (3.4 ± 0.09%) and a moisture content of 11.78 ± 0.54%. Drug loading in 1 cm2 section was 1.904 ± 0.086 mg, showing uniform distribution and sustained release kinetics in vitro. The LUL-NF patch demonstrated potent antifungal activity. Stability studies affirmed long-term stability, and comparative analysis highlighted increased inhibition compared to a pure drug, LUL-NF patch, and a commercial gel. The electrospun LUL-NF patch enhances topical drug delivery, promising extended therapy through single-release, one-time application, and innovative drug delivery strategies, supported by thorough analysis.
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- Gauri Nimhan
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Erandwane, Pune, 411038, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Erandwane, Pune, 411038, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Erandwane, Pune, 411038, India.
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Cao Y, Chen M, Li J, Liu W, Zhu H, Liu Y. Continuous monitoring of temperature and freshness in cold chain transport based on the dual-responsive fluorescent hydrogel. Food Chem 2024; 438:137981. [PMID: 38007950 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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Comprehensive attention should be paid to the potential food spoilage in food transport. However, there is a problem of freshness destruction by repeated freezing and thawing during the cold chain transport. Herein, a fluorescent hydrogel with N-doped green-emitting carbon dots (N-GCDs), bovine serum albumin-gold nanoclusters (BSA-AuNCs) as fluorescent probes and polyvinyl alcohol-sodium alginate hydrogel as carrier matrix was developed to continuously detect temperature and freshness. Due to the solvatochromic effect of N-GCDs, when the temperature surpassed the threshold, the mixture of water and dimethyl sulfoxide underwent a phase transition and melted into the gel, changing the fluorescence color to realize the temperature monitoring. Then, due to the pH effect of BSA-AuNCs, the gel could respond to pH changes in food deterioration to monitor the food freshness. Thus, the changes of both fluorescence color and intensity of the hydrogel provides a new method for visual and portable authenticity of food freshness.
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- Yiran Cao
- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450003, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Biobased Materials and Energy of Ministry of Education, College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Quality and Safety, College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
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Singh H, Dhanka M, Yadav I, Gautam S, Bashir SM, Mishra NC, Arora T, Hassan S. Technological Interventions Enhancing Curcumin Bioavailability in Wound-Healing Therapeutics. TISSUE ENGINEERING. PART B, REVIEWS 2024; 30:230-253. [PMID: 37897069 DOI: 10.1089/ten.teb.2023.0085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Wound healing has been a challenge in the medical field. Tremendous research has been carried out to expedite wound healing by fabricating various formulations, some of which are now commercially available. However, owing to their natural source, people have been attracted to advanced formulations with herbal components. Among various herbs, curcumin has been the center of attraction from ancient times for its healing properties due to its multiple therapeutic effects, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, neuroprotective, and radioprotective properties. However, curcumin has a low water solubility and rapidly degrades into inactive metabolites, which limits its therapeutic efficacy. Henceforth, a carrier system is needed to carry curcumin, guard it against degradation, and keep its bioavailability and effectiveness. Different formulations with curcumin have been synthesized, and exist in the form of various synthetic and natural materials, including nanoparticles, hydrogels, scaffolds, films, fibers, and nanoemulgels, improving its bioavailability dramatically. This review discusses the advances in different types of curcumin-based formulations used in wound healing in recent times, concentrating on its mechanisms of action and discussing the updates on its application at several stages of the wound healing process. Impact statement Curcumin is a herbal compound extracted from turmeric root and has been used since time immemorial for its health benefits including wound healing. In clinical formulations, curcumin shows low bioavailability, which mainly stems from the way it is delivered in the body. Henceforth, a carrier system is needed to carry curcumin, guard it against degradation, while maintaining its bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy. This review offers an overview of the advanced technological interventions through tissue engineering approaches to efficiently utilize curcumin in different types of wound healing applications.
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- Hemant Singh
- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, India
- Department of Biology, Khalifa University, Main Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Advanced Materials Chemistry Center, Khalifa University, SAN Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Department of Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India
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- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Lab Division, Division of Veterinary Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Srinagar, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Reproductive Health Division of RBMCH, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biology, Khalifa University, Main Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Advanced Materials Chemistry Center, Khalifa University, SAN Campus, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Ibrahim MA, Nasr GM, Ahmed RM, Kelany NA. Physical characterization, biocompatibility, and antimicrobial activity of polyvinyl alcohol/sodium alginate blend doped with TiO 2 nanoparticles for wound dressing applications. Sci Rep 2024; 14:5391. [PMID: 38443415 PMCID: PMC10915162 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55818-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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The ability of wound dressing materials to tackle skin pathogens colonization that is associated with open wound infections is limited. Recently, green-synthesized metal oxide nanoparticles has received a lot of attention to overcome this limitation. However, titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs) exhibit exceptional antibacterial properties. In this work, several concentrations (0, 1, 3, and 5 wt.%) of TiO2 NPs prepared using Aloe vera leaf extract were added to a blend of polyvinyl alcohol and sodium alginate (PVA:SA). This nanocomposite was designed to enhance the healing process of wounds. The interaction between the PVA:SA composite and the TiO2 NPs was confirmed by FTIR. The thermal behavior of the nanocomposite films was investigated using DSC and TGA. The experimental results indicate that the glass transition temperatures of the nanocomposites increased by increasing the added amount of TiO2 NPs to be 53.7 °C (1 wt.%), 55.8 °C (3 wt.%), and 60.6 °C (5 wt.%), which were consistently lower than the glass transition temperature of the matrix material (69.6 °C). The Dynamic Mechanical Analysis was examined. The nanocomposite doped with 5 wt.% of TiO2 NPs detected a high storage modulus (21.6 × 108). Based on swelling and degradation studies, the prepared PVA:SA:TiO2 nanocomposite films have an excellent swelling rate, and the inclusion of TiO2 NPs increases the stability of the polymeric matrix. The PVA:SA:TiO2 nanocomposite films exhibited a superior antibacterial efficacy against Gram-positive bacteria such as Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus, compared to their effectiveness against Gram-negative bacteria like Escherichia coli. Moreover, the nanocomposite films were biocompatible with Human Skin Fibroblast. Therefore, the developed PVA:SA:TiO2 nanocomposite films suit wound dressing applications.
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- Manar A Ibrahim
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt.
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- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
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Sellappan LK, Manoharan S. Fabrication of bioinspired keratin/sodium alginate based biopolymeric mat loaded with herbal drug and green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles as a dual drug antimicrobial wound dressing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129162. [PMID: 38181910 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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Dual drug antibacterial wound dressings with biological materials possess crucial wound healing characteristics including biocompatibility, non-toxicity, degradability, mechanical strength and antibacterial properties. The study focusses on fabricating keratin (K)‑sodium alginate (A) based wound dressings by loading green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using C. roseus (leaf extract) and M. recutita (Chamomile flower part) herbal drug (CH) as a bioactive dual antibacterial wound dressing for the first time. The optimized ZnO NPs and CH exhibits strong physiochemical and electrostatic interactions (FT-IR, XRD and SEM) on the fabricated K-A-CH-ZnO biopolymeric mats. Moreover, the tiny porous network of the biopolymeric mat enhances thermal stability, hydrophilicity, mechanical strength and explores the water vapor transmission (2538.07 g/m2/day) and oxygen permeability (7.38 ± 0.31 g/m2) to maintain moist environment and cell-material interactions. During enzymatic degradation studies, ZnO NPs and CH of biopolymeric mat not only retains structural integrity but also increases the characteristic of swelling with sustained drug release (57 %) in 144 h which accelerates wound healing process. Also, K-A-CH-ZnO mat exhibited excellent antibacterial effects against B. subtilis and E. coli. Furthermore, NIH 3T3 fibroblast cell behavior using MTT assay and in vivo evaluations of biopolymeric mat depicted enhanced biocompatibility with increased collagen deposition at the wound site as a prominent dual drug medicated antimicrobial wound dressing.
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- Logesh Kumar Sellappan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore 641407, India.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore 641407, India.
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Su R, Su W, Cai J, Cen L, Huang S, Wang Y, Li P. Photodynamic antibacterial application of TiO 2/curcumin/hydroxypropyl-cyclodextrin and its konjac glucomannan composite films. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127716. [PMID: 37924903 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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Although photodynamic therapy (PDT) has great advantages for the treatment of bacterial infections, photosensitizers (PSs) often have many disadvantages that limit their application. Improving the shortcomings of PSs and developing efficient PDT antimicrobial materials remain serious challenges. In this study, a nanocomposite drug (TiO2/curcumin/hydroxypropyl-cyclodextrin, TiO2/Cur/HPCD) was constructed and combined with konjac glucomannan to form composite films (TiO2/Cur/HPCD films, KTCHD films). The stabilities of TiO2 and Cur were improved in the presence of HPCD. The particle size of TiO2/Cur/HPCD was approximately 33.9 nm, and the addition of TiO2/Cur/HPCD enhanced the mechanical properties of the films. Furthermore, TiO2/Cur/HPCD and KTCHD films exhibited good biocompatibility and PDT antibacterial effects. The antibacterial rate of TiO2/Cur/HPCD was 74.46 % against MRSA at 500 μg/mL and 99.998 % against E. coli at 400 μg/mL, while it was adsorbed on the surface of bacteria to improve the effectiveness of the treatment. In addition, studies in mice confirmed that TiO2/Cur/HPCD and KTCHD films can treat bacterial infections and promote wound healing, with a highest wound healing rate of 84.6 % in the KTCHD-10 films + Light group on day 12. Overall, TiO2/Cur/HPCD is a promising nano-antibacterial agent and KTCHD films have the potential to be employed as antibacterial and environment-friendly trauma dressings.
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- Rixiang Su
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Nanning Normal University, Nanning, China; Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Nanning Normal University, Nanning, China.
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Natural Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Nanning Normal University, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, China.
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Kumawat A, Jasuja K, Ghoroi C. TiB 2-Derived Nanosheets Enhance the Tensile Strength and Controlled Drug Release of Biopolymeric Films Used in Wound Healing. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:4111-4126. [PMID: 37796555 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Wound healing using an alginate-based biopolymeric film is one of the most preferred treatments. However, these films lack mechanical strength (elasticity and tensile strength), show higher initial burst release, and exhibit high vapor permeability. The present study reports the development of nanosheets derived from titanium diboride (10 nm) (NTB)-incorporated biopolymeric films (0.025, 0.05, and 0.1% w/v) using sodium alginate (SA) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) to overcome the shortfalls. The surface properties of the film, nanosheet distribution within the film, and possible interactions with the film are explored by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). These analyses confirm that nanosheets are uniformly distributed in the film and introduce unevenness on the film's surface. The tensile strength of the nanosheet-incorporated film (0.1% NTB film) using UTM is found to be 24.30 MPa (six times higher compared to the blank film), equivalent to human skin. The water vapor transmission rate of the film is also found to be in the desired range (i.e., 2000-2500 g/m2 day). The biocompatibility of the NTB film is confirmed by the MTT assay test using NIH/3T3 cells and HEK 293 cells. Furthermore, the scratch assay shows that the developed films promote cell migration and proliferation. The antibacterial activity of the film is also demonstrated using a model drug, tetracycline hydrochloride (TCl). Besides, the film exhibits the sustained release of TCl and follows the Korsmeyer-Peppas model for drug release. Overall, the 0.1% w/v NTB film is easy to fabricate, biocompatible and shows superior mechanical properties.
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- Akshant Kumawat
- DryProTech Lab. and BoRN Research Lab, Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382055, Gujarat, India
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- DryProTech Lab. and BoRN Research Lab, Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382055, Gujarat, India
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- DryProTech Lab. and BoRN Research Lab, Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382055, Gujarat, India
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Ansari L, Mashayekhi-Sardoo H, Baradaran Rahimi V, Yahyazadeh R, Ghayour-Mobarhan M, Askari VR. Curcumin-based nanoformulations alleviate wounds and related disorders: A comprehensive review. Biofactors 2023; 49:736-781. [PMID: 36961254 DOI: 10.1002/biof.1945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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Despite numerous advantages, curcumin's (CUR) low solubility and low bioavailability limit its employment as a free drug. CUR-incorporated nanoformulation enhances the bioavailability and angiogenesis, collagen deposition, fibroblast proliferation, reepithelization, collagen synthesis, neovascularization, and granulation tissue formation in different wounds. Designing nanoformulations with controlled-release properties ensure the presence of CUR in the defective area during treatment. Different nanoformulations encompassing nanofibers, nanoparticles (NPs), nanospray, nanoemulsion, nanosuspension, nanoliposome, nanovesicle, and nanomicelle were described in the present study comprehensively. Moreover, for some other systems which contain nano-CUR or CUR nanoformulations, including some nanofibers, films, composites, scaffolds, gel, and hydrogels seems the CUR-loaded NPs incorporation has better control of the sustained release, and thereby, the presence of CUR until the final stages of wound healing is more possible. Incorporating CUR-loaded chitosan NPs into nanofiber increased the release time, while 80% of CUR was released during 240 h (10 days). Therefore, this system can guarantee the presence of CUR during the entire healing period. Furthermore, porous structures such as sponges, aerogels, some hydrogels, and scaffolds disclosed promising performance. These architectures with interconnected pores can mimic the native extracellular matrix, thereby facilitating attachment and infiltration of cells at the wound site, besides maintaining a free flow of nutrients and oxygen within the three-dimensional structure essential for rapid and proper wound healing, as well as enhancing mechanical strength.
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- Legha Ansari
- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Cellular and Molecular Medicine Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- International UNESCO Center for Health-Related Basic Sciences and Human Nutrition, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Applied Biomedical Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
- Pharmacological Research Center of Medicinal Plants, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Shakibania S, Khakbiz M, Zahedi P. Investigation and multiscale modeling of PVA/SA coated poly lactic acid scaffold containing curcumin loaded layered double hydroxide nanohybrids. SOFT MATTER 2023; 19:3147-3161. [PMID: 37040198 DOI: 10.1039/d2sm01084d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Applying hydrophilic coatings on polymeric nanofibers combined with layered double hydroxide (LDH) not only enhances the efficiency of drug delivery systems but also increases cell adhesion. This work aimed to prepare poly(vinyl alcohol)/sodium alginate (PVA/SA) (2/1)-coated poly(lactic acid) (PLA) nanofibers containing curcumin-loaded layered double hydroxide (LDH) and to investigate their drug release and mechanical properties and their biocompatibility. The optimum PLA nanofibrous sample was considered to be that based on 3 wt% of curcumin-loaded LDH (PLA-3%LDH) with a drug encapsulation efficiency of ∼18% in which a minimum average nanofiber diameter of ∼476 nm along with a high tensile strength of 3.00 MPa were obtained. In the next step, a PVA/SA (2/1) layer was coated on the PLA-3%LDH; as a result, the hydrophilicity of the sample was improved and the elongation at break was decreased remarkably. In this regard the cell viability reached 80% for the coated PLA. Moreover, the formation of a layer of (PVA/SA) on the PLA nanofibers lowered the burst release and resulted in a more sustained drug release, which is a vital feature in dermal applications. A multiscale modeling method was applied for simulation of the mechanical properties of the composite scaffold and the results showed that this method can predict the data with 83% accuracy. The results of this study indicate that the formation of a layer of PVA/SA (2/1) has a significant effect on hydrophilicity and consequently improves cell adhesion and proliferation.
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- Sara Shakibania
- Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, 14395-1561, Iran.
- Department of Physical Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ, USA.
- Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, 14395-1561, Iran.
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- Nano-Biopolymers Research Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, P.O. Box: 11155-4563, Tehran, Iran.
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Feketshane Z, Adeyemi SA, Ubanako P, Ndinteh DT, Ray SS, Choonara YE, Aderibigbe BA. Dissolvable sodium alginate-based antibacterial wound dressing patches: Design, characterization, and in vitro biological studies. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 232:123460. [PMID: 36731706 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The treatment of infected wounds in patients with highly sensitive skin is challenging. Some of the available wound dressings cause further skin tear and bleeding upon removal thereby hindering the healing process. In this study, dissolvable antibacterial wound dressing patches loaded with cephalexin monohydrate were prepared from different amounts of sodium alginate (SA) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) by the solvent casting evaporation technique. The patches displayed good tensile strength (3.83-13.83 MPa), appropriate thickness (0.09 to 0.31 mm) and good flexibility (74-98 %) suitable for the skin. The patches displayed good biodegradability and low moisture uptake suitable to prevent microbial invasion on the wound dressings upon storage. The release profile of the drug from the patches was sustained in the range of 47-80 % for 48 h, revealing their capability to inhibit bacterial infection. The biological assay showed that the patches did not induce cytotoxic effects on HaCaT cells, revealing good biocompatibility. The antimicrobial effect of the patches on the different strains of bacteria used in the study was significant. The cell migration (66.7-74.3 %) to the scratched gap was promising revealing the patches' capability to promote wound closure. The results obtained show that the wound dressings are potential materials for the treatment of infected wounds.
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- Z Feketshane
- Department of Chemistry, University of Fort Hare, Alice Campus, Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- DST/CSIR National Centre for Nanostructured Materials, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Fort Hare, Alice Campus, Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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Fadilah NIM, Phang SJ, Kamaruzaman N, Salleh A, Zawani M, Sanyal A, Maarof M, Fauzi MB. Antioxidant Biomaterials in Cutaneous Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration: A Critical Review. Antioxidants (Basel) 2023; 12:antiox12040787. [PMID: 37107164 DOI: 10.3390/antiox12040787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Natural-based biomaterials play an important role in developing new products for medical applications, primarily in cutaneous injuries. A large panel of biomaterials with antioxidant properties has revealed an advancement in supporting and expediting tissue regeneration. However, their low bioavailability in preventing cellular oxidative stress through the delivery system limits their therapeutic activity at the injury site. The integration of antioxidant compounds in the implanted biomaterial should be able to maintain their antioxidant activity while facilitating skin tissue recovery. This review summarises the recent literature that reported the role of natural antioxidant-incorporated biomaterials in promoting skin wound healing and tissue regeneration, which is supported by evidence from in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies. Antioxidant-based therapies for wound healing have shown promising evidence in numerous animal studies, even though clinical studies remain very limited. We also described the underlying mechanism of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and provided a comprehensive review of ROS-scavenging biomaterials found in the literature in the last six years.
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Zhao H, Zhang L, Lu J, Chai S, Wei J, Yu Y, Miao R, Zhong L. Visible-UVC upconversion polymer films for prevention of microbial infection. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:2745-2753. [PMID: 36880274 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb01811j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Bacterial infections caused by the growth and reproduction of pathogenic bacteria on wounds are one of the main reasons that hinder wound healing. Antibacterial wound dressings protect wounds from bacterial infections. Herein, we developed a polymeric antibacterial composite film using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and sodium alginate (SA) as the substrate. The film used praseodymium-doped yttrium orthosilicate (Y2SiO5: Pr3+, YSO-Pr) to convert visible light into short-wavelength ultraviolet light (UVC) to kill bacteria. The YSO-Pr/PVA/SA showed upconversion luminescence in photoluminescence spectrometry tests, and the emitted UVC inhibited Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) bacteria in antibacterial tests. In vivo animal tests showed that YSO-Pr/PVA/SA is effective and safe for inhibiting bacteria in real wounds. The in vitro cytotoxicity test further confirmed the good biocompatibility of the antibacterial film. In addition, YSO-Pr/PVA/SA exhibited sufficient tensile strength. Overall, this study demonstrates the potential of upconversion materials for use in medical dressings.
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- Hang Zhao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710055, P. R. China
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710055, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710055, P. R. China
- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710055, P. R. China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710055, P. R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710055, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710055, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710055, P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710055, P. R. China
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Jayabal P, Kannan Sampathkumar V, Vinothkumar A, Mathapati S, Pannerselvam B, Achiraman S, Venkatasubbu GD. Fabrication of a Chitosan-Based Wound Dressing Patch for Enhanced Antimicrobial, Hemostatic, and Wound Healing Application. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:615-627. [PMID: 36723448 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Wounds are a serious life threat that occurs in daily life. The complex cascade of synchronized cellular and molecular phases in wound healing is impaired by different means, involving infection, neuropathic complexes, abnormal blood circulation, and cell proliferation at the wound region. Thus, to overcome these problems, a multifunctional wound dressing material is fabricated. In the current research work, we have fabricated a wound dressing polymeric patch, with poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and chitosan (Cs) incorporated with a photocatalytic graphene nanocomposite (GO/TiO2(V-N)) and curcumin by a gel casting method, that focuses on multiple stages of the healing process. The morphology, swelling, degradation, moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), porosity, light-induced antibacterial activity, hemolysis, blood clotting, blood abortion, light-induced biocompatibility, migration assay, and drug release were analyzed for the polymeric patches under in vitro conditions. PVA/Cs/GO/TiO2(V-N)/Cur patches have shown enhanced wound healing in in vivo wound healing experiments on Wister rats. They show higher collagen deposition, thicker granulation tissue, and higher fibroblast density than conventional dressing. A histological study shows excellent re-epithelialization ability and dense collagen deposition. In vitro and in vivo analysis confirmed that PVA/Cs/GO/TiO2(V-N) and PVA/Cs/GO/TiO2(V-N)/Cur patches enhance the wound healing process.
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- Prakash Jayabal
- Department of Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.,Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, Faridabad121001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.,Department of Physics, University of Tübingen, Geschwister-Scholl-Platz, 72074Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, School of Environmental Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli620024, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, Faridabad121001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Environmental Biotechnology, School of Environmental Sciences, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli620024, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur603203, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India
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Curcumin Release from Biomaterials for Enhanced Tissue Regeneration Following Injury or Disease. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10020262. [PMID: 36829756 PMCID: PMC9951943 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10020262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Curcumin, a bioactive phenol derived from turmeric, is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial molecule. Although curcumin exhibits beneficial effects in its innate form, it is highly hydrophobic, which leads to poor water solubility and, consequently, low bioavailability. The lack of bioavailability limits curcumin's effectiveness as a treatment and restricts its use in clinical applications. Furthermore, to achieve beneficial, clinically relevant results, high doses of curcumin are required for systemic administration. Many researchers have utilized biomaterial carriers, including electrospun fibers, nanoparticles, hydrogels, and composite scaffolds, to overcome curcumin's principle therapeutic limitation of low bioavailability. By using biomaterials to deliver curcumin directly to injury sites, researchers have harnessed the beneficial natural properties of curcumin while providing scaffolding to support tissue regeneration. This review will provide an in-depth overview of the literature that utilizes biomaterial delivery of curcumin for tissue regeneration in injury and disease models.
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Saraiva MM, Campelo MDS, Câmara Neto JF, Lima ABN, Silva GDA, Dias ATDFF, Ricardo NMPS, Kaplan DL, Ribeiro MENP. Alginate/polyvinyl alcohol films for wound healing: Advantages and challenges. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:220-233. [PMID: 35959858 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The skin is the largest organ in the human body and its physical integrity must be maintained for body homeostasis and to prevent the entry of pathogenic microorganisms. Sodium alginate (SA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) are two polymers widely used in films for wound dressing applications. Furthermore, blends between SA and PVA improve physical, mechanical and biological properties of the final wound healing material when compared to the individual polymers. Different drugs have been incorporated into SA/PVA-based films to improve wound healing activity. It is noteworthy that SA/PVA films can be crosslinked with Ca2+ or other agents, which improves physicochemical and biological properties. Thus, SA/PVA associations are promising for the biomedical field, as a potential alternative for wound treatment. This review focuses on the main techniques for obtaining SA/PVA films, their physical-chemical characterization, drug incorporation, and the advantages and challenges of these films for wound healing.
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- Matheus Morais Saraiva
- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Sciences Center, Laboratory of Polymers and Materials Innovation, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Sciences Center, Laboratory of Polymers and Materials Innovation, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Sciences Center, Laboratory of Polymers and Materials Innovation, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Sciences Center, Laboratory of Polymers and Materials Innovation, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Sciences Center, Laboratory of Polymers and Materials Innovation, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Sciences Center, Laboratory of Polymers and Materials Innovation, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Sciences Center, Laboratory of Polymers and Materials Innovation, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Sciences Center, Laboratory of Polymers and Materials Innovation, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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Younis AB, Haddad Y, Kosaristanova L, Smerkova K. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles: Recent progress in antimicrobial applications. WIRES NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2022; 15:e1860. [PMID: 36205103 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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For decades, the antimicrobial applications of nanoparticles (NPs) have attracted the attention of scientists as a strategy for controlling the ever-increasing threat of multidrug-resistant microorganisms. The photo-induced antimicrobial properties of titanium dioxide (TiO2 ) NPs by ultraviolet (UV) light are well known. This review elaborates on the modern methods and antimicrobial mechanisms of TiO2 NPs and their modifications to better understand and utilize their potential in various biomedical applications. Additional compounds can be grafted onto TiO2 nanomaterial, leading to hybrid metallic or non-metallic materials. To improve the antimicrobial properties, many approaches involving TiO2 have been tested. The results of selected studies from the past few years covering the most recent trends in this field are discussed in this review. There is extensive evidence to show that TiO2 NPs can exhibit certain antimicrobial features with disputable roles of UV light. Hence, they are effective in treating bacterial infections, although the majority of these conclusions came from in vitro studies and in the presence of some additional nanomaterials. The methods of evaluation varied depending on the nature of the research while researchers incorporated different techniques, including determining the minimum inhibitory concentration, cell count, and using disk and well diffusion methods, with a noticeable indication that cell count was the most and dominant criterion used to evaluate the antimicrobial activity. This article is categorized under: Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Nanomedicine for Infectious Disease.
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- Almotasem Bellah Younis
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Mendel University in Brno Brno Czech Republic
- Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology Brno Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Mendel University in Brno Brno Czech Republic
- Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology Brno Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Mendel University in Brno Brno Czech Republic
- Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology Brno Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Mendel University in Brno Brno Czech Republic
- Central European Institute of Technology Brno University of Technology Brno Czech Republic
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Ma J, Wu C. Bioactive inorganic particles-based biomaterials for skin tissue engineering. EXPLORATION (BEIJING, CHINA) 2022; 2:20210083. [PMID: 37325498 PMCID: PMC10190985 DOI: 10.1002/exp.20210083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The challenge for treatment of severe cutaneous wound poses an urgent clinical need for the development of biomaterials to promote skin regeneration. In the past few decades, introduction of inorganic components into material system has become a promising strategy for improving performances of biomaterials in the process of tissue repair. In this review, we provide a current overview of the development of bioactive inorganic particles-based biomaterials used for skin tissue engineering. We highlight the three stages in the evolution of the bioactive inorganic biomaterials applied to wound management, including single inorganic materials, inorganic/organic composite materials, and inorganic particles-based cell-encapsulated living systems. At every stage, the primary types of bioactive inorganic biomaterials are described, followed by citation of the related representative studies completed in recent years. Then we offer a brief exposition of typical approaches to construct the composite material systems with incorporation of inorganic components for wound healing. Finally, the conclusions and future directions are suggested for the development of novel bioactive inorganic particles-based biomaterials in the field of skin regeneration.
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- Jingge Ma
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine MicrostructureShanghai Institute of CeramicsChinese Academy of SciencesShanghaiP. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijingP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine MicrostructureShanghai Institute of CeramicsChinese Academy of SciencesShanghaiP. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijingP. R. China
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Su C, Chen Y, Tian S, Lu C, Lv Q. Research Progress on Emerging Polysaccharide Materials Applied in Tissue Engineering. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14163268. [PMID: 36015525 PMCID: PMC9413976 DOI: 10.3390/polym14163268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The development and application of polysaccharide materials are popular areas of research. Emerging polysaccharide materials have been widely used in tissue engineering fields such as in skin trauma, bone defects, cartilage repair and arthritis due to their stability, good biocompatibility and reproducibility. This paper reviewed the recent progress of the application of polysaccharide materials in tissue engineering. Firstly, we introduced polysaccharide materials and their derivatives and summarized the physicochemical properties of polysaccharide materials and their application in tissue engineering after modification. Secondly, we introduced the processing methods of polysaccharide materials, including the processing of polysaccharides into amorphous hydrogels, microspheres and membranes. Then, we summarized the application of polysaccharide materials in tissue engineering. Finally, some views on the research and application of polysaccharide materials are presented. The purpose of this review was to summarize the current research progress on polysaccharide materials with special attention paid to the application of polysaccharide materials in tissue engineering.
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- Chunyu Su
- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China
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- College of Biology & Pharmacy, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources Chemistry and Biotechnology, Yulin 537000, China
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Tahami SR, Nemati NH, Keshvari H, Khorasani MT. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of nanofibre mats containing Calendula officinalis extract as a wound dressing. J Wound Care 2022; 31:598-611. [PMID: 35797256 DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2022.31.7.598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The present study aims to create Calendula officinalis-loaded nanofibre-based wound dressing materials to enhance the wound healing process. Calendula officinalis is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is antipyretic, antifungal, antioedema, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory (wound, oral and pharyngeal mucosa), antispasmodic, treats chronic ocular surface diseases, acts as a stimulant and a diaphoretic. It is also used in the prevention of acute dermatitis, and in the treatment of gastrointestinal ulcers, wounds and burns. METHOD Electrospinning is an effective method for creating nano- and microfibres for biomedical applications. Calendula officinalis (CA) of various concentrations 5%, 10% and 15%)-loaded polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/sodium alginate (SAlg) nanofibre mats were successfully produced via blend electrospinning. Nanofibre mats were evaluated using: scanning electron microscopy (SEM); Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis; gel content; water vapour transmission rate (WVTR); swelling ratio; in vitro drug release studies; viability evaluation (cell culture and MTT assay); and an in vivo study using male Wistar rats. Rats were divided into three groups (n=3). In each group, rats were inflicted with five full-thickness wounds on the back and were treated with sterile gauze (control), PVA/SAlg nanofibre dressing (CA-free control), PVA/SAlg/CA5%, PVA/SAlg/CA10%, and PVA/SAlg/CA15% nanofibre dressing. RESULTS Results showed that the obtained fibres were smooth with no surface aggregates, indicating complete incorporation of Calendula officinalis. The release of Calendula officinalis from loaded PVA/SAlg fibre mats in the first four hours was burst released and then was constant. PVA/SAlg and PVA/SAlg/CA nanofibres were not toxic to L929 mouse fibroblasts and supported cell attachment and proliferation. The results of the in vivo study showed that the PVA/SAlg/CA10% nanofibre dressing had a higher full-thickness wound healing closure rate compared with the control group on days seven, 14 and 21 after treatment. CONCLUSION The results of this evaluation showed that PVA/SAlg/CA nanofibrous mats could be a candidate as an effective wound dressing; however, the percentage of CA in this compound needs further investigation.
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- Seyed Rasoul Tahami
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Biomaterial, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, Tehran, Iran
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Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Polymers for Wound Repair. Macromol Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13233-022-0062-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Wearable and implantable devices for drug delivery: Applications and challenges. Biomaterials 2022; 283:121435. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2022.121435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Kumar A, Sood A, Han SS. Poly (vinyl alcohol)-alginate as potential matrix for various applications: A focused review. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 277:118881. [PMID: 34893284 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 10/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Advances in polymers have made significant contribution in diverse application oriented fields. Multidisciplinary applicability of polymers generates a range of strategies, which is pertinent in a wide range of fields. Blends of natural and synthetic polymers have spawned a different class of materials with synergistic effects. Specifically, poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and alginate (AG) blends (PVAG) have demonstrated some promising results in almost every segment, ranging from biomedical to industrial sector. Combination of PVAG with other materials, immobilization with specific moieties and physical and chemical crosslinking could result in amendments in the structure and properties of the PVAG matrices. Here, we provide an overview of the recent developments in designing PVAG based matrix and complexes with their structural and functional properties. The article also provides a comprehensive outline on the applicability of PVAG matrix in wastewater treatment, biomedical, photocatalysis, food packaging, and fuel cells and sheds light on the challenges that need to be addressed. Finally, the review elaborates the future prospective of PVAG matrices in other unexplored fields like aircraft industry, nuclear science and space exploration.
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- Anuj Kumar
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea; Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea; Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Prakash J, Venkataprasanna KS, Venkatasubbu GD. Investigation on visible light-driven antimicrobial and mechanistic activity of GO/TiO 2(V–N) nanocomposite against wound pathogens. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj01634f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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GO/TiO2(V–N) is fabricated as a visible light driven efficient antimicrobial material. In the presence of light, GO/TiO2(V–N) was employed as a photocatalytic active material against wound pathogens.
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- J. Prakash
- Department of Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu District, 603 203, Tamil Nadu, India
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Venkataprasanna KS, Prakash J, Mathapati SS, Bharath G, Banat F, Venkatasubbu GD. Development of chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol)/graphene oxide loaded with vanadium doped titanium dioxide patch for visible light driven antibacterial activity and accelerated wound healing application. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 193:1430-1448. [PMID: 34742841 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Wound healing is a multi-stage process that is dynamic, interactive, and complicated. However, many nanomaterials are employed to expedite wound healing by demonstrating antibacterial activity or boosting cell proliferation. But only one phase is focused during the wound healing process. As a result, there is a need for optimum wound dressing materials that promotes different wound healing cascades with ideal properties. Herein, Graphene Oxide loaded with vanadium (V) doped titanium dioxide (TiO2) blended with chitosan, and polyvinyl alcohol (CS/PVA/GO/TiO2-V) patch was developed for wound healing. XRD, FTIR and FE-SEM analyses were carried out to study the morphology and structural property of the patch. The fabricated patch has a high surface porosity, excellent moisture vapor transfer rate, appropriate swelling behaviour, and oxygen permeability, which results in an excellent moist environment for wound breathing and effective management of wound exudates. The antibacterial test showed significant antibacterial efficacy against wound infections in the presence of light when compared to dark. In-vitro analysis such as hemocompatibility, cytotoxicity, cell adhesion, and scratch assay show the predicted potential wound healing application with high biocompatibility. These results suggest that CS/PVA/GO/TiO2-V patch provides a microenvironment favourable to cells' growth and differentiation and positively modulates full-thickness wounds' healing.
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- Department of Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu Dist, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Nanotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chengalpattu Dist, Tamil Nadu, India.
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In-vitro evaluation of electrospun cellulose acetate nanofiber containing Graphene oxide/TiO2/Curcumin for wound healing application. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Kaiser P, Wächter J, Windbergs M. Therapy of infected wounds: overcoming clinical challenges by advanced drug delivery systems. Drug Deliv Transl Res 2021; 11:1545-1567. [PMID: 33611768 PMCID: PMC8236057 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-021-00932-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In recent years, the incidence of infected wounds is steadily increasing, and so is the clinical as well as economic interest in effective therapies. These combine reduction of pathogen load in the wound with general wound management to facilitate the healing process. The success of current therapies is challenged by harsh conditions in the wound microenvironment, chronicity, and biofilm formation, thus impeding adequate concentrations of active antimicrobials at the site of infection. Inadequate dosing accuracy of systemically and topically applied antibiotics is prone to promote development of antibiotic resistance, while in the case of antiseptics, cytotoxicity is a major problem. Advanced drug delivery systems have the potential to enable the tailor-made application of antimicrobials to the side of action, resulting in an effective treatment with negligible side effects. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of treatment options for the therapy of infected wounds. In this context, a special focus is set on delivery systems for antimicrobials ranging from semi-solid and liquid formulations over wound dressings to more advanced carriers such as nano-sized particulate systems, vesicular systems, electrospun fibers, and microneedles, which are discussed regarding their potential for effective therapy of wound infections. Further, established and novel models and analytical techniques for preclinical testing are introduced and a future perspective is provided.
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- Pia Kaiser
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Goethe University Frankfurt, Max-von-Laue-Str. 15, 60438, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Goethe University Frankfurt, Max-von-Laue-Str. 15, 60438, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Goethe University Frankfurt, Max-von-Laue-Str. 15, 60438, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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Mariia K, Arif M, Shi J, Song F, Chi Z, Liu C. Novel chitosan-ulvan hydrogel reinforcement by cellulose nanocrystals with epidermal growth factor for enhanced wound healing: In vitro and in vivo analysis. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 183:435-446. [PMID: 33932420 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.04.156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Several dressing materials can be used efficiently in recent times, both in their natural and synthetic combinations like; microfibers, film, nanofibers, hydrogels, and various drugs. The specific characteristics, such as biocompatibility and providing a favorable environment for wound healing, make many polysaccharides pivotal as wound dressings. Keeping in view the importance of these polysaccharides, we have developed novel chitosan-ulvan hydrogel incorporated by cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) loading epidermal growth factor (EGF) drug (CS-U-CNC-EGF) by the freeze-dried process. The morphological features of novel hydrogel were perceived by FTIR, XRD, FESEM, and DSC analysis. The incorporation of the nanocrystals content modified the porous microstructure at pore size from 237 ± 59 μm to 53 ± 16 μm, improved mechanical stress curve from 0.57 MPa to 1.2 MPa, thermal and swelling behavior. The novel nanocomposites revealed non-toxic behavior and excellent cell proliferation. Whereas hydrogel showed sustained release of the epidermal growth factor (EGF), thereby enhancing EGF delivery at the wound site for 15 days from a 100% wound contraction treated group. Moreover, the controlled release of EGF from CS-U-CNC-EGF hydrogels showed significantly faster-wound healing efficiency concerning considerably faster granulations tissue formation and collagen deposition. The study's results point to possible future applications of this composite hydrogel in wound healing as a wound dressing material.
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- Kazharskaia Mariia
- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, No. 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, No. 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong, China
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- Qingdao Biotemed Biomaterials Co. Ltd., No. 168 Zhuzhou Road, 266101 Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Biotemed Biomaterials Co. Ltd., No. 168 Zhuzhou Road, 266101 Qingdao, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, No. 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong, China
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- College of Marine Life Science, Ocean University of China, No. 5 Yushan Road, Qingdao 266003, Shandong, China.
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Beyene AM, Moniruzzaman M, Karthikeyan A, Min T. Curcumin Nanoformulations with Metal Oxide Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:460. [PMID: 33670161 PMCID: PMC7916858 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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In the past few decades, curcumin, a natural polyphenolic phytochemical, has been studied for treating a wide variety of diseases. It has shown promising results as a potential curative agent for a variety of diseases. However, its inherent limitations, such as poor aqueous solubility, poor absorbability, fast metabolic rate, and quick elimination from the body, have limited its application beyond preclinical studies. A huge number of studies have been made to address the issues of curcumin and to maximally utilize its potentials. Many review articles have tried to assess and summarize different nanocarriers, especially organic nanocarriers, for nanoformulations with curcumin. Nevertheless, few exclusive reviews on the progress in nanoformulation of curcumin with inorganic nanomaterials have been made. In this review, we present an exclusive summary of the progress in nanoformulation of curcumin with metal oxide nanoparticles. The beneficial feature of the metal oxide nanoparticles used in the curcumin nanoformulation, the different approaches followed in formulating curcumin with the metal oxides, and the corresponding results, protective effect of curcumin from different metal oxide caused toxicities, and concluding remarks are presented in the review.
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- Anteneh Marelign Beyene
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (A.M.B.); (M.M.)
- School of Chemical and Bioengineering, Addis Ababa Institute of Technology (AAiT), King George VI St., Addis Ababa 1000, Ethiopia
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (A.M.B.); (M.M.)
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- Subtropical Horticulture Research Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea;
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Jeju International Animal Research Center (JIA) & Sustainable Agriculture Research Institute (SARI), Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea; (A.M.B.); (M.M.)
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Bioactive Icariin/β-CD-IC/Bacterial Cellulose with Enhanced Biomedical Potential. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11020387. [PMID: 33546254 PMCID: PMC7913306 DOI: 10.3390/nano11020387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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A "super" bioactive antibacterial hydrogel, Icariin-β-CD-inclusion complex/Bacterial cellulose and an equally capable counterpart Icariin-Bacterial cellulose (ICBC) were successfully produced with excellent antioxidant properties. The highly porous hydrogels demonstrated very high fluid/liquid absorption capability and were functionally active as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) test confirmed the existence of abundant hydroxyls (-OH stretching), carboxylic acids (-CH2/C-O stretching), Alkyne/nitrile (C≡C/C≡N stretching with triple bonds) and phenol (C-H/N-O symmetric stretching) functional groups. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) tests confirmed a successful β-CD-inclusion complexation with Icariin with a great potential for sustained and controlled drug release. In vitro drug release test results indicated a systemic and controlled release of the drug (Icariin) from the internal cavities of the β-CD inclusion complex incorporated inside the BC matrix with high Icariin (drug) release rates. Impressive inactivation rates against Gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli ATCC 8099 and gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538; >99.19% and >98.89% respectively were recorded, as the materials proved to be non-toxic on L929 cells in the in vitro cytotoxicity test results. The materials with promising versatile multipurpose administration of Icariin for wound dressing (as wound dressers), can also be executed as implants for tissue regeneration, as well as face-mask for cosmetic purposes.
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Muthulakshmi V, Rajarajeswari GR. In vivo wound healing efficiency of curcumin-incorporated pectin-chitosan biodegradable films. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1nj03477d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Curcumin incorporated pectin/chitosan thin films application as a potential wound dressing material with good mechanical, barrier and antibacterial properties.
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- V. Muthulakshmi
- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai-600025, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai-600025, India
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Leng Q, Li Y, Pang X, Wang B, Wu Z, Lu Y, Xiong K, Zhao L, Zhou P, Fu S. Curcumin nanoparticles incorporated in PVA/collagen composite films promote wound healing. Drug Deliv 2020; 27:1676-1685. [PMID: 33251864 PMCID: PMC7875550 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2020.1853280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Skin repair remains a common problem in plastic surgery. Wound dressing plays an important role in promoting local skin healing and has been widely studied. This study aimed to manufacture a composite film (CPCF) containing curcumin nanoparticles, collagen, and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to effectively promote the healing of skin wounds. Sustained drug release from the composite film provides long-term protection and treatment for skin wounds. Both antibacterial property and good histocompatibility of the CPCF were examined by analyzing antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity to validate its applicability for wound management. Moreover, in vivo studies proved that the CPCF had a rapid healing rate of 98.03%±0.79% and mature epithelialization on day 15 after surgery. Obvious hair follicles and earlier re-epithelialization was also noticed in the CPCF group using H&E staining. The result of Masson’s trichrome staining confirmed that CPCF could promote the formation of collagen fibers. In summary, CPCF may be promising as a wound dressing agent in wound management owing to its rapid wound-healing effects.
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- QingQing Leng
- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Health Management Center, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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Characterization of Crystalline Phase of TiO 2 Nanocrystals, Cytotoxicity and Cell Internalization Analysis on Human Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13184071. [PMID: 32937776 PMCID: PMC7560242 DOI: 10.3390/ma13184071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is manufactured worldwide as crystalline and amorphous forms for multiple applications, including tissue engineering, but our study proposes analyzing the impact of crystalline phases of TiO2 on Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs). Several studies have already described the regenerative potential of MSCs and TiO2 has been used for bone regeneration. In this study, polydispersity index and sizes of TiO2 nanocrystals (NCs) were determined. Adipose tissue-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (AT-MSCs) were isolated and characterized in order to evaluate cellular viability and the internalization of nanocrystals (NCs). All of the assays were performed using the TiO2 NCs with 100% anatase (A), 91.6% anatase/9.4% rutile (AR), 64.6% rutile/35.4% anatase (RA), and 84.0% rutile/16% brookite (RB), submitted to several concentrations in 24-h treatments. Cellular localization of TiO2 NCs in the AT-MSCs was resolved by europium-doped NCs. Viability was significantly improved under the predominance of the rutile phase in NCs with localization restricted at the cytoplasm, suggesting that AR and RA NCs are not genotoxic and can be associated with most cellular activities and metabolic pathways, including glycolysis and cell division.
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Bi H, Feng T, Li B, Han Y. In Vitro and In Vivo Comparison Study of Electrospun PLA and PLA/PVA/SA Fiber Membranes for Wound Healing. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E839. [PMID: 32268612 PMCID: PMC7240532 DOI: 10.3390/polym12040839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Wound dressings can accelerate wound healing. The degradable polymer poly(lactic acid) (PLA) shows good mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Sodium alginate (SA) holds good biocompatibility, hemostasis, and high hygroscopicity. Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) has good spinnability as a pharmaceutical excipient. Herein, we carried out a comparison study of electrospun PLA and PLA/PVA/SA fiber membranes for wound healing in vitro and in vivo. In this study, PLA and PLA/PVA/SA nanofiber membranes were fabricated through electrospinning to produce a highly porous and large specific surface area that could promote wound healing. In vitro experiments showed that PLA and PLA/PVA/SA nanofiber membranes could all provide good support for the growth of rat fibroblasts (L929). Moreover, rat fibroblasts displayed slightly better adhesion and proliferation on PLA/PVA/SA than on the PLA fiber membranes. The in vivo potentiality of the PLA and PLA/PVA/SA fiber membranes was assessed in rat models of skin defects in which the PLA and PLA/PVA/SA fiber membranes significantly improved wound healing compared to commercially available gauzes. No significant differences in wound healing were observed between PLA and PLA/PVA/SA fiber membranes in our study. Furthermore, Masson staining and PCR displayed the PLA fiber membrane promoted protein deposition compared to the PLA/PVA/SA fiber membrane. In addition, IHC suggested that PLA/PVA/SA dressing reduced the inflammatory response during early wound healing compared to the PLA fiber membrane. These findings highlight the utility of fiber membranes as novel wound-healing dressings.
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (H.B.); (T.F.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Biomedical Materials and Engineering Research Center of Hubei Province, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (H.B.); (T.F.)
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Marulasiddeshwara R, Jyothi MS, Soontarapa K, Keri RS, Velmurugan R. Nonwoven fabric supported, chitosan membrane anchored with curcumin/TiO 2 complex: Scaffolds for MRSA infected wound skin reconstruction. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 144:85-93. [PMID: 31838064 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.12.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Revised: 12/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Use of biomaterial scaffolds as drug carriers for infected wounds treatment is of wide scope. A series of curcumin/TiO2 complex loaded chitosan scaffolds are fabricated for the same. Synthesized wound dressing material is screened for their morphology, water absorption capacity; in vitro drug release patterns, in vitro antibacterial studies against gram +ve and a gram -ve bacteria, cell viability for 3T3-L1 cell lines as well as in vivo MRSA infected wound healing capability. Formation of curcumin/TiO2 complex was confirmed by X-ray diffraction studies, the anchoring pattern of them on the chitosan scaffold was analyzed by FESEM and EDS mapping. All membranes showed a better performance towards in vitro antibacterial and in vivo wound healing properties than the control ones in 14 days. The bacterial count on wound for a regular time period was measured and the scaffold with higher amount of curcumin in its complex is found to give the better performance, along with skin regeneration due to synergistic effect of curcumin and TiO2.
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- Roopesh Marulasiddeshwara
- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain University, Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura, Ramanagaram, Bangalore 562112, India; Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain University, Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura, Ramanagaram, Bangalore 562112, India; Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering Technology, JAIN Deemed to be University, Bangalore 562112, India
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- Center of Excellence on Petrochemical and Materials Technology, Department of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain University, Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura, Ramanagaram, Bangalore 562112, India.
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Rezk AI, Lee JY, Son BC, Park CH, Kim CS. Bi-layered Nanofibers Membrane Loaded with Titanium Oxide and Tetracycline as Controlled Drug Delivery System for Wound Dressing Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11101602. [PMID: 31581516 PMCID: PMC6836055 DOI: 10.3390/polym11101602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Revised: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study is to develop a novel functional bi-layered membrane loaded titanium oxide (TiO2) and tetracycline (TTC) for application in wound dressing. The advantages of the electrospinning technique have to be considered for the uniform distribution of nanoparticles and TTC drug. The as prepared nanofibers and TiO2 were characterized in terms of morphology, fiber diameter, mechanical properties and surface wettability. The in vitro drug release study revealed initial burst release followed by a sustained control release of TTC for 4 days. The in vitro antibacterial of the bi-layered nanofibers was conducted against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria species showing excellent antibacterial effect for drug loaded samples compared with PCL nanofibers. Subsequently, cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) were used to evaluate its biocompatibility in vitro. Our results revealed that the bi-layered membrane has better antibacterial and cell compatibility than the control fiber. This suggests that the fabricated biocompatible scaffold is appropriate for a variety of wound dressing applications.
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- Abdelrahman I. Rezk
- Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 561-756, Korea; (A.I.R.); (B.C.S.)
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- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 561-756, Korea;
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- Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 561-756, Korea; (A.I.R.); (B.C.S.)
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- Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 561-756, Korea; (A.I.R.); (B.C.S.)
- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 561-756, Korea;
- Correspondence: (C.H.P.); (C.S.K.); Tel.: +82-63-270-4284 (C.S.K.); Fax: +82-63-270-2460 (C.S.K.)
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- Department of Bionanosystem Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 561-756, Korea; (A.I.R.); (B.C.S.)
- Division of Mechanical Design Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 561-756, Korea;
- Correspondence: (C.H.P.); (C.S.K.); Tel.: +82-63-270-4284 (C.S.K.); Fax: +82-63-270-2460 (C.S.K.)
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Han X, Huo P, Ding Z, Kumar P, Liu B. Preparation of Lutein-Loaded PVA/Sodium Alginate Nanofibers and Investigation of Its Release Behavior. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:E449. [PMID: 31480706 PMCID: PMC6781311 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11090449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
This investigation aims to study the characteristics and release properties of lutein-loaded polyvinyl alcohol/sodium alginate (PVA/SA) nanofibers prepared by electrospinning. In order to increase PVA/SA nanofibers' water-resistant ability for potential biomedical applications, the electrospun PVA/SA nanofibers were cross-linked with a mixture of glutaraldehyde and saturated boric acid solution at room temperature. The nanofibers were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffractometer (XRD). Disintegration time and contact angle measurements testified the hydrophilicity change of the nanofibers before and after cross-linking. The lutein release from the nanofibers after cross-linking was measured by an ultraviolet absorption spectrophotometer, which showed sustained release up to 48 h and followed anomalous (non-Fickian) release mechanism as indicated by diffusion exponent value obtained from the Korsmeyer-Peppas equation. The results indicated that the prepared lutein-loaded PVA/SA nanofibers have great potential as a controlled release system.
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- Xinxu Han
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Molecules and Materials, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Xincun West Road 266, Zibo 255000, China.
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- College of Life Sciences, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Molecules and Materials, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Xincun West Road 266, Zibo 255000, China
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- Laboratory of Functional Molecules and Materials, School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Xincun West Road 266, Zibo 255000, China.
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